tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post8626284863703220872..comments2023-11-02T08:28:08.286-05:00Comments on Rany on the Royals: Missing!Ranyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09713226276377020284noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-42858943353465805092008-04-14T12:10:00.000-05:002008-04-14T12:10:00.000-05:00So I got free tickets, Dugout Suite no less, for S...So I got free tickets, Dugout Suite no less, for Saturday night's game. My 9 year old daughter and I sat through the whole thing even though it was approximately 3 degrees out (even down in the dugout). I asked her if she wanted to leave in the 8th and she said "No, let's see if they can win this". We were on the 1st base side literally 10 feet from Rusty Kuntz. Yes I know the first base Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-56351784293540376672008-04-14T10:16:00.000-05:002008-04-14T10:16:00.000-05:00Lets not forget abput the errors that Pena and Gat...Lets not forget abput the errors that Pena and Gathright should have had. The Royals scorekeeper is the most biased scorekeeper i've ever seen. I love the Royals but not making the correct calls on stats will start skewing everything the Royals are doing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-3676184360691848352008-04-14T08:13:00.000-05:002008-04-14T08:13:00.000-05:00Guillen is accused of taking HGH. There is no evid...Guillen is accused of taking HGH. There is no evidence that shows HGH helping a players performance. So while Guillen should be criticized for buying, we shouldn't expect a drop off now the he's not "juiced".Bretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843238568168828027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-51852963291219841552008-04-14T07:53:00.000-05:002008-04-14T07:53:00.000-05:00So the Royals finally lose a few games and all of ...So the Royals finally lose a few games and all of a sudden some of you want to start proclaiming that the sky is falling... It has been 12 games into the season and our Royals are 7-5. Who out there thought that would be possible? Instead of bashing the team we should be happy that they have shown the capability to win games against better teams. After all, this is only year 2 of the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-46143545642233508132008-04-13T18:57:00.000-05:002008-04-13T18:57:00.000-05:00Gary said it: this pitching windfall is probably ...Gary said it: this pitching windfall is probably an anomaly.<BR/><BR/>Maybe.<BR/><BR/>Greinke MAY have rounded the corner finally. But his numbers these first two games don't really accurately reflect the way he's pitched.<BR/><BR/>He's given up substantial walks and hits, and not gotten very many strikeouts.<BR/><BR/>He's gotten very, very lucky.<BR/><BR/>That said, he's my favorite player of Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514566296885869946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-58959812065693866532008-04-13T13:54:00.000-05:002008-04-13T13:54:00.000-05:00Rany, love the blog, but love it more when you bri...Rany, love the blog, but love it more when you bring your considerable analytical powers to bear rather than you satirical prose.<BR/><BR/>I agree with you on Hillman and Guillen. Though I think that you are missing the "what did you expect aspect of Guillen?" angle. The Royals bought a guy who they knew (at the time) was going to sit for 15 games because he juiced. Presumably, he won't juice Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17085503187232730359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-47444922575234301402008-04-13T13:31:00.000-05:002008-04-13T13:31:00.000-05:00Can someone please explain why Hillman didn't pinc...Can someone please explain why Hillman didn't pinch hit Buck in the 9th for Olivo? Olivo had not shown anything at the plate all night and I have to believe Buck would have at least avoided the dreaded game ending double play.<BR/><BR/>Also, what a horrible at bat by Grud with the bases loaded. First pitch pop-out. Come on, take a pitch in that situation. Just frustrating. At least the pitching Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02524806530844088640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-45210135662777896582008-04-13T13:10:00.000-05:002008-04-13T13:10:00.000-05:00How bout Olivo? I thought he looked strong tonight...How bout Olivo? I thought he looked strong tonight. Fantastic throw late in the game to cut down the runner. He seemed to have a clue at the plate, which sometimes, Buck leaves a little to be desired there.Barthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270903873776490862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-61544265940091836712008-04-13T10:32:00.000-05:002008-04-13T10:32:00.000-05:00Rany, I'm with you on being impressed with Hillman...Rany, I'm with you on being impressed with Hillman this year but the "gamer" comment he made yesterday really scares me. One of the reasons that statistical analysis is so effective is that it takes out the human contact that the manager, press, and even GM have with a player on a regular basis. A really effective manager will go with the better person, clubhouse guy, etc until a clearly better Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-50074546374090170472008-04-13T07:39:00.000-05:002008-04-13T07:39:00.000-05:00I'm with you on Hillman, but this morning he decla...I'm with you on Hillman, but this morning he declared his undying love for Gload. He doesn't need any stats to suport this devotion because Gload is a "gamer."Dan Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11392306605743702497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-71274758236082516162008-04-13T00:58:00.000-05:002008-04-13T00:58:00.000-05:00Totally agree with you regarding McClure. I was th...Totally agree with you regarding McClure. I was thinking the other day it would be a huge blow if he left for another team. The Royals need to step-up and pay him, and pay him well.Owd Müllerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11293315912525022077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3129904004334636055.post-91730145060267548152008-04-12T22:47:00.000-05:002008-04-12T22:47:00.000-05:00What did you guys think of Hillman bringing the in...What did you guys think of Hillman bringing the infield in during a 1-0 game. I actually didn't mind as the offense has been so bad, but normally I'm not a fan of this strategy. The hit up the middle by Span might have been a DP or at least a forceout. BTW, I had a discussion with a guy yesterday about the Royals offense. One, think of Lincecum in the rotation....Two, since we don't have him I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com